Your Piercing Questions Answered
Question: I have a lot of different cartilage piercings, but I want to get a septum piercing next. How much does the septum hurt in comparison? -Olive
Answer: Pain is very much a relative and subjective thing which people have wildly varying tolerances for. That said, the septum is generally agreed to be a relatively painless piercing, as the cartilage is soft and the tissue not overly thick. Plus, the pain is only momentary and will be but a memory as soon as the jewelry is in place. Not to mention, when it’s over, you’ll have a lovely new septum piercing – totally worth it. We've included some piercing experiences below just to give you an idea of how our friends have handled their septum piercings.
Question: I just took out my snake bites for good. First will they leave a scar and if so, is there anything I can do to minimize the look of the scars that might be left there? -Dakota
Answer: Any piercing, once removed, is liable to leave behind a small scar. How noticeable that scar is can depend on a lot of factors such as: how long you had the piercing, how healthy it was when removed, your skin tone, how your body naturally heals, and where on your body the piercing was located. First you want to let the piercing location heal. This usually takes a few weeks after jewelry removal. Some things you can do to reduce the appearance of the scar include things like using sunscreen like it’s your job. Every day, and don’t forget to re-apply as needed. Also, there are scar reducing products (Bio Oil is super popular and very effective) that you can use to spot treat the skin and promote fading. You can also try using a gentle product containing a chemical exfoliant such as a retinoid or alpha hydroxy acid. If you choose to go that route, you MUST be sure to use sunscreen daily, as they can make your skin very sensitive to the sun.
Question: I'm getting a new piercing in two weeks!!! What is the best way to prep for the big day?? -Chloe Grace
Answer: Congratulations! There are a few things you can do to help ensure that the big day goes as smoothly as possible. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before, we know that can be hard since you’re bound to be excited. On the day of the appointment, make sure that you eat no more than five hours before your appointment and drink plenty of water. You may even wish to take a bottle of water with you. And make sure to wear comfy clothes so that you are as at ease as possible.
